Halifax to Waterville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.9 miles 479.5 km · straight line
372.4 miles estimated 599.4 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
CAD 60 - CAD 74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Waterville?

The distance from Halifax to Waterville is 297.9 miles (479.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterville is located W of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.4 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Halifax is in Nova Scotia, Canada, while Waterville is in Maine, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Halifax and Waterville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Halifax to Waterville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min CAD 60 - CAD 74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Halifax & Waterville

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m elevation
Waterville
44.55°N, 69.63°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients